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Frame & Console, Literature

Inner Door

Tub Assembly

Pump And Spray Arm

Pump And Motor

Dishrack

Miscellaneous, Optional

Frame & Console, Literature

Fig #

Literature Parts Obsolete - Not Available

$0.00

Part Number:LIT3385181

Not Available for Retail Sale

Lower Dishrack

$412.27

Part Number:W10161215

In Stock, 2 available

$412.27

Literature Parts Obsolete - Not Available

$0.00

Part Number:LIT8269370

Not Available for Retail Sale

Tower, Protector

$34.23

Part Number:WP8268825

In Stock

$34.23

Literature Parts Obsolete - Not Available

$0.00

Part Number:LIT8269534

Not Available for Retail Sale

Bumper, Dishrack

$27.97

Part Number:WP3385142

In Stock

$27.97

Doit Yourself, Manual Obsolete - Not Available

$0.00

Part Number:LIT0677967

Not Available for Retail Sale

WheelTransport Assembly

$42.60

Part Number:WP8268645

Backorder: No ETA

Literature Parts Obsolete - Not Available

$0.00

Part Number:LIT8275133

Not Available for Retail Sale

Basket, Silverware

$31.09

Part Number:WP8268864

In Stock

$31.09

Insert, Console Obsolete - Not Available

$64.77

Part Number:8269384

Discontinued

Track, Dishrack

$34.21

Part Number:WP3385089

In Stock, 2 available

Note: This track attaches to the inside of the tub for the upper rack to glide in and out.

$34.21

Follower, Cam

$28.10

Part Number:WP3369529

Backorder: No ETA

Stop, Track

$36.55

Part Number:WP3379941

Backorder: No ETA

Timer

$201.72

Part Number:WP8535372

In Stock, 1 available

$201.72

DISHRACK

$200.83

Part Number:W10909088

Backorder: No ETA

Note: The dishrack kit comes with the dishrack, rollers, adjustable tines, and clips. Must be assembled.Note: This part has been redesigned by the manufacture. Blue is no longer available. White only.

Cam

$4.03

Part Number:WP8271510

In Stock

$4.03

ADJUSTER

$10.41

Part Number:WPW10204131

Backorder: No ETA

Note: Sold Individually. * Part may differ in appearance, but functions same as original. This wheel attaches to the upper rack to glide the rack in and out on the track.

Screw, 8 X 1/2 Hilo Blunt Point

$5.86

Part Number:WP304231

In Stock

$5.86

Door Frame

$61.54

Part Number:WP9743028

Backorder: No ETA

Bolt, Latch

$45.56

Part Number:WP3380854

In Stock, 2 available

$45.56

Lever, Latch Obsolete - Not Available

$4.37

Part Number:WP3369457

Discontinued

Switch, Kit

$53.79

Part Number:4318273

In Stock, 2 available

$53.79

Pin, Switch

$5.72

Part Number:WP3368955

In Stock

$5.72

Harness And Protector Obsolete - Not Available

$107.27

Part Number:8271449

Discontinued

Elbow, Harness

$13.00

Part Number:3376405

In Stock

$13.00

Screw

$5.86

Part Number:WP3400892

In Stock

$5.86

Cover Timer Obsolete - Not Available

$27.64

Part Number:8051644

Discontinued

Knob, Timer

$32.52

Part Number:8275308

In Stock

$32.52

Panel, Front Obsolete - Not Available

$103.98

Part Number:WP3379376

Discontinued

Bearing, Spring

$5.72

Part Number:WP3373234

In Stock

$5.72

Console Obsolete - Not Available

$154.72

Part Number:8275186

Discontinued

Inner Door

Fig #

Instructions, Installation Obsolete - Not Available

$0.00

Part Number:LIT3367007

Not Available for Retail Sale

Literature Parts Obsolete - Not Available

$0.00

Part Number:LIT8275133

Not Available for Retail Sale

Literature Parts Obsolete - Not Available

$0.00

Part Number:LIT8269534

Not Available for Retail Sale

Literature Parts Obsolete - Not Available

$0.00

Part Number:LIT3385181

Not Available for Retail Sale

Literature Parts Obsolete - Not Available

$0.00

Part Number:LIT8269370

Not Available for Retail Sale

Doit Yourself, Manual Obsolete - Not Available

$0.00

Part Number:LIT0677967

Not Available for Retail Sale

Insert, Console Obsolete - Not Available

$64.77

Part Number:8269384

Discontinued

Switch, Rocker

$35.54

Part Number:8051730

In Stock

$35.54

Follower, Cam

$28.10

Part Number:WP3369529

Backorder: No ETA

Timer

$201.72

Part Number:WP8535372

In Stock, 1 available

$201.72

Cam

$4.03

Part Number:WP8271510

In Stock

$4.03

Screw, 8 X 1/2 Hilo Blunt Point

$5.86

Part Number:WP304231

In Stock

$5.86

Door Frame

$61.54

Part Number:WP9743028

Backorder: No ETA

Bolt, Latch

$45.56

Part Number:WP3380854

In Stock, 2 available

$45.56

Inner Door

$104.81

Part Number:WP8528310

In Stock

$104.81

Lever, Latch Obsolete - Not Available

$4.37

Part Number:WP3369457

Discontinued

Note: White is no longer available. Black only.

Actuator

$45.12

Part Number:8193646

In Stock

$45.12

Switch, Kit

$53.79

Part Number:4318273

In Stock, 2 available

Note: This kit comes with 2 micro switches and a wire harness.

$53.79

Wet Agent, Dispenser

$41.03

Part Number:WP8052027

In Stock

$41.03

Pin, Switch

$5.72

Part Number:WP3368955

In Stock

$5.72

Actuator

$45.12

Part Number:8193646

In Stock

$45.12

Harness And Protector Obsolete - Not Available

$107.27

Part Number:8271449

Discontinued

Spring

$7.76

Part Number:WP3368999

Backorder: No ETA

Elbow, Harness

$13.00

Part Number:3376405

In Stock

$13.00

Lid Assembly

$27.97

Part Number:WP3378138

In Stock, 2 available

$27.97

Screw

$5.86

Part Number:WP3400892

In Stock

$5.86

Lid Spring

$7.76

Part Number:WP8066018

In Stock, 3 available

$7.76

Cover Timer Obsolete - Not Available

$27.64

Part Number:8051644

Discontinued

$12.60

Part Number:WP3372028

Backorder: No ETA

Use Wpl 8275308

$33.20

Part Number:8275309

Backorder: No ETA

Cap

$8.60

Part Number:WP3378134

In Stock, 25+ available

$8.60

Panel, Front Obsolete - Not Available

$103.98

Part Number:WP3379376

Discontinued

Note: This is the front decorative colored panel of your dishwasher door.

Screw

$8.76

Part Number:WPW10348413

In Stock

$8.76

Bearing, Spring

$5.72

Part Number:WP3373234

In Stock

Note: Sold Individually. This is what your door spring would hook into and it prevents the metal spring from rubbing against the metal on the side of the door.

$5.72

Cover, Drip

$27.21

Part Number:3371569

Backorder: No ETA

Console Obsolete - Not Available

$154.72

Part Number:8275186

Discontinued

Tub Assembly

Fig #

Tub Assembly

$241.29

Part Number:W10082653

In Stock

$241.29

Inner Door

$104.81

Part Number:WP8528310

In Stock

$104.81

Tub, Wheel Assembly Obsolete - Not Available

$13.70

Part Number:WP3380371

Discontinued

Latch, Detergent Dispenser

$8.60

Part Number:676413

Backorder: No ETA

Runner Obsolete - Not Available

$19.93

Part Number:3368933

Discontinued

Latch, Detergent Dispenser

$8.60

Part Number:676413

Backorder: No ETA

Note: This latch kit is for the soap cup door of your dishwasher.

Leveler, Leg

$35.92

Part Number:8193716

Backorder: No ETA

Actuator

$45.12

Part Number:8193646

In Stock

$45.12

Screw, Shoulder Obsolete - Not Available

$4.74

Part Number:WP3370389

Discontinued

Wet Agent, Dispenser

$41.03

Part Number:WP8052027

In Stock

$41.03

Wheel

$4.89

Part Number:WP302819

In Stock

$4.89

Draw Bar,

$5.86

Part Number:WP3369000

In Stock

$5.86

Screw

$7.76

Part Number:WP681414

In Stock, 2 available

$7.76

Actuator

$45.12

Part Number:8193646

In Stock

$45.12

Plate, Latch

$54.83

Part Number:WP3378149

Backorder: No ETA

Spring

$7.76

Part Number:WP3368999

Backorder: No ETA

Note: These detergent cup dispenser springs are sold individually.

Screw

$32.07

Part Number:WP3374720

Backorder: No ETA

Lid Assembly

$27.97

Part Number:WP3378138

In Stock, 2 available

$27.97

Deflector

$33.09

Part Number:WP8528862

Backorder: No ETA

Lid Spring

$7.76

Part Number:WP8066018

In Stock, 3 available

Note: This metallic spring is for your dishwasher's soap cup cover.

$7.76

Heater

$60.25

Part Number:WPW10082894

In Stock

$60.25

$12.60

Part Number:WP3372028

Backorder: No ETA

Washer, Rubber

$7.76

Part Number:WP717273

In Stock, 3 available

$7.76

Screen, Vent

$4.89

Part Number:WP3371710

In Stock

$4.89

NUT-TERMNL

$8.60

Part Number:WPW10477552

Backorder: No ETA

Cap

$8.60

Part Number:WP3378134

In Stock, 25+ available

Note: This cap does not require the use of a o-ring seal.

$8.60

VALVE-INLT

$61.56

Part Number:W10844024

Backorder: No ETA

Screw

$8.76

Part Number:WPW10348413

In Stock

$8.76

Screw

$7.76

Part Number:WP489069

In Stock, 2 available

$7.76

Cover, Drip

$27.21

Part Number:3371569

Backorder: No ETA

SHIELD

$21.32

Part Number:WP3379326

Backorder: No ETA

Clamp

$7.76

Part Number:WP596669

In Stock, 7 available

$7.76

Screw

$12.96

Part Number:WP489128

In Stock

$12.96

Fuse, Thermal

$36.22

Part Number:WP3368928

Backorder: No ETA

Spring, Door

$17.62

Part Number:WP3374343

In Stock

$17.62

Housing, Float Switch Obsolete - Not Available

$32.61

Part Number:8318218

Discontinued

Switch, Float

$32.29

Part Number:WPW10102498

Backorder: No ETA

Cover, Switch Housing

$12.78

Part Number:8318219

Backorder: No ETA

Float

$38.86

Part Number:WP8519552

In Stock

$38.86

Nut, 1/8 Selfthreading

$13.06

Part Number:717488

Backorder: No ETA

Toe, Panel

$59.74

Part Number:WP3379921

In Stock

$59.74

Panel, Access W/Clip Assembly Obsolete - Not Available

$63.97

Part Number:3384863

Discontinued

Screw - 8-18 X 1/2

$7.76

Part Number:WP302868

In Stock, 2 available

$7.76

Hose, Inlet Obsolete - Not Available

$32.66

Part Number:WP304669

Discontinued

Hose, Drain

$41.13

Part Number:WP3374077

In Stock, 2 available

$41.13

Clip, Grounding Obsolete - Not Available

$1.32

Part Number:WP3378123

Discontinued

SHIELD

$33.03

Part Number:W11086533

In Stock, 2 available

$33.03

Cover, Terminal Box

$22.38

Part Number:300068

Backorder: No ETA

Hose Clamp

$8.60

Part Number:WP356138

In Stock, 2 available

$8.60

Support, Heater

$29.45

Part Number:3379740

Backorder: No ETA

Screw

$4.03

Part Number:WP3400014

In Stock

$4.03

Washer

$4.03

Part Number:WP3378128

In Stock

$4.03

Screw Obsolete - Not Available

$5.11

Part Number:3369138

Discontinued

Pump And Spray Arm

Fig #

Side Panel Kit Obsolete - Not Available

$96.91

Part Number:4317925

Discontinued

Side Panel Kit Obsolete - Not Available

$79.68

Part Number:4317929

Discontinued

Door Spring Kit Obsolete - Not Available

$16.48

Part Number:4318050

Discontinued

Note: This kit comes with 2 heavy-duty springs and 2 clips. Used to provide support for heavier dishwasher doors, mainly those with custom wood panelling.

Pressurized Spray Paint - Almond

$18.68

Part Number:350956

In Stock

$18.68

Primer

$29.31

Part Number:350942

In Stock

$29.31

Spray - 12 Oz can, Black

$30.40

Part Number:285006

In Stock

$30.40

Pan

$104.19

Part Number:5303016973

Backorder: No ETA

Miscellaneous Parts Bag Obsolete - Not Available

$15.88

Part Number:WP3369816

Discontinued

Almond Obsolete - Not Available

$116.68

Part Number:978883

Discontinued

Paint, Bulk (1 Qt.) Black Obsolete - Not Available

$85.93

Part Number:786032

Discontinued

Paint, Touch-Up (1/2 Oz.) (White)

$8.44

Part Number:72017

In Stock, 4 available

$8.44

Touch-Up Paint - Black

$8.44

Part Number:72032

In Stock

$8.44

Touch-up Paint - Almond

$8.68

Part Number:WP72107

In Stock

$8.68

Vinyl Touchup

$37.15

Part Number:WP676455

In Stock

$37.15

Vinyl Touchup

$36.96

Part Number:WP676453

In Stock

$36.96

Tine Tip Repair Kit

$23.66

Part Number:676458

Backorder: No ETA

Vinyl Touchup

$26.86

Part Number:W10840471

In Stock

$26.86

Tine Kit, White - D/W

$28.34

Part Number:675679

In Stock

Note: Have to be installed with adhesive which is sold separately.

$28.34

Grommet, Pump Seal Obsolete - Not Available

$21.24

Part Number:WP3369037

Discontinued

Pump and Motor Assembly

$216.60

Part Number:WPW10247394

In Stock

$216.60

Hose, Pump Inlet

$20.50

Part Number:W11189178

Backorder: No ETA

Clamp

$20.09

Part Number:3400959

Backorder: No ETA

Grommet, Motor Support Obsolete - Not Available

$7.31

Part Number:8535657

Discontinued

Pushnut, Motor Support Obsolete - Not Available

$5.72

Part Number:3370856

Discontinued

Washer, Grommet

$11.70

Part Number:3369038

In Stock

$11.70

Spray Arm, Assembly Lower

$47.67

Part Number:WPW10164258

In Stock, 2 available

$47.67

Nut, Pump Outlet Obsolete - Not Available

$22.10

Part Number:W10084502

Discontinued

SupportBearing Assembly

$39.81

Part Number:WP3371745

In Stock

$39.81

Seal, Split Ring

$5.92

Part Number:WP3369045

In Stock

$5.92

Washer Obsolete - Not Available

$5.72

Part Number:3369044

Discontinued

Bearing

$13.06

Part Number:3371746

In Stock

$13.06

SupportBearing Assembly

$39.81

Part Number:WP3371745

In Stock

$39.81

Washer, Curved Obsolete - Not Available

$5.72

Part Number:3371634

Discontinued

Funnel

$5.86

Part Number:WP8520841

In Stock

$5.86

Seal

$5.96

Part Number:WP8520843

In Stock

$5.96

Seal

$9.26

Part Number:WP3369177

In Stock

$9.26

Ball, Check Valve

$8.80

Part Number:WP3369178

In Stock

$8.80

Hose, Collector

$32.97

Part Number:8520842

In Stock

$32.97

Screw Obsolete - Not Available

$27.32

Part Number:3369181

Discontinued

Clamp

$8.99

Part Number:371499

Backorder: No ETA

Pump And Motor

Fig #

Housing Assembly

$40.70

Part Number:WP3369011

In Stock

Note: This is the pump housing only.

$40.70

Seal, Drain Cover

$5.69

Part Number:WP3369031

Ships in 7 - 10 business days

$5.69

Diaphragm Obsolete - Not Available

$5.69

Part Number:WP8563504

Discontinued

Ring, Diaphragm

$5.65

Part Number:W10858635

Backorder: No ETA

Cover, Drain Valve

$18.84

Part Number:3369030

Backorder: No ETA

Screw

$4.18

Part Number:WP3368921

In Stock, 2 available

Note: 7-18 x 3/4" - sold individually.

$4.18

Seal Seat Obsolete - Not Available

$5.96

Part Number:WP3369020

Discontinued

Note: This part is the seal between the pump housing and the head seal for the impeller.

Seal Head

$23.08

Part Number:3385557

Ships in 7 - 10 business days

$23.08

Impeller and Seal Kit

$50.89

Part Number:4386996A

In Stock, 4 available

Note: This kit contains Impeller and Bearing Assembly.

$50.89

DiskMount Assembly

$29.83

Part Number:WP3369012

In Stock

Note: Used in the dishwasher pump area.

$29.83

Motor

$150.94

Part Number:WP8283457

Backorder: No ETA

Note: This is just the motor. Pump is NOT included.

Screw

$6.63

Part Number:3368922

Backorder: No ETA

Housing Assembly

$40.70

Part Number:WP3369011

In Stock

$40.70

Seal, Drain Cover

$5.69

Part Number:WP3369031

Ships in 7 - 10 business days

$5.69

Diaphragm Obsolete - Not Available

$5.69

Part Number:WP8563504

Discontinued

Ring, Diaphragm

$5.65

Part Number:W10858635

Backorder: No ETA

Cover, Drain Valve

$18.84

Part Number:3369030

Backorder: No ETA

Screw

$4.18

Part Number:WP3368921

In Stock, 2 available

$4.18

Seal Seat Obsolete - Not Available

$5.96

Part Number:WP3369020

Discontinued

Seal Head

$44.94

Part Number:WP3385557

In Stock

$44.94

Impeller and Seal Kit

$50.89

Part Number:4386996A

In Stock, 4 available

$50.89

DiskMount Assembly

$29.83

Part Number:WP3369012

In Stock

$29.83

Motor

$150.94

Part Number:WP8283457

Backorder: No ETA

Screw

$6.63

Part Number:3368922

Backorder: No ETA

Dishrack

Fig #

Grommet, Pump Seal Obsolete - Not Available

$21.24

Part Number:WP3369037

Discontinued

Pump and Motor Assembly

$216.60

Part Number:WPW10247394

In Stock

$216.60

Hose, Pump Inlet

$20.50

Part Number:W11189178

Backorder: No ETA

Clamp

$20.09

Part Number:3400959

Backorder: No ETA

Support, Motor Obsolete - Not Available

$3.79

Part Number:3369033

Discontinued

Grommet, Motor Support Obsolete - Not Available

$7.31

Part Number:8535657

Discontinued

Pushnut, Motor Support Obsolete - Not Available

$5.72

Part Number:3370856

Discontinued

Washer, Grommet

$11.70

Part Number:3369038

In Stock

$11.70

Spray Arm, Assembly Lower

$47.67

Part Number:WPW10164258

In Stock, 2 available

$47.67

Nut, Pump Outlet Obsolete - Not Available

$22.10

Part Number:W10084502

Discontinued

SupportBearing Assembly

$39.81

Part Number:WP3371745

In Stock

$39.81

Seal, Split Ring

$5.92

Part Number:WP3369045

In Stock

Note: This seal ring is located under the wash arm.

$5.92

Washer Obsolete - Not Available

$5.72

Part Number:3369044

Discontinued

Bearing

$13.06

Part Number:3371746

In Stock

$13.06

SupportBearing Assembly

$39.81

Part Number:WP3371745

In Stock

$39.81

Washer, Curved Obsolete - Not Available

$5.72

Part Number:3371634

Discontinued

Collector Assembly W/Check Valve

$48.66

Part Number:WP8520839

In Stock

Note: Includes one hose clamp and the collector hose.

$48.66

Funnel

$5.86

Part Number:WP8520841

In Stock

$5.86

Seal

$5.96

Part Number:WP8520843

In Stock

$5.96

Seal

$9.26

Part Number:WP3369177

In Stock

$9.26

Ball, Check Valve

$8.80

Part Number:WP3369178

In Stock

$8.80

Hose, Collector

$32.97

Part Number:8520842

In Stock

$32.97

Screw Obsolete - Not Available

$27.32

Part Number:3369181

Discontinued

Clamp

$8.99

Part Number:371499

Backorder: No ETA

Tower, Protector

$34.23

Part Number:WP8268825

In Stock

$34.23

Bumper, Dishrack

$27.97

Part Number:WP3385142

In Stock

$27.97

WheelTransport Assembly

$42.60

Part Number:WP8268645

Backorder: No ETA

Basket, Silverware

$31.09

Part Number:WP8268864

In Stock

$31.09

Track, Dishrack

$34.21

Part Number:WP3385089

In Stock, 2 available

$34.21

Stop, Track

$36.55

Part Number:WP3379941

Backorder: No ETA

DISHRACK

$129.59

Part Number:W10779821

Backorder: No ETA

ADJUSTER

$10.41

Part Number:WPW10204131

Backorder: No ETA

Miscellaneous, Optional

Fig #

Tub Assembly

$241.29

Part Number:W10082653

In Stock

$241.29

Tub, Wheel Assembly Obsolete - Not Available

$13.70

Part Number:WP3380371

Discontinued

Note: This wheel is attached to the inside wall of the dishwasher.

Runner Obsolete - Not Available

$19.93

Part Number:3368933

Discontinued

Leveler, Leg

$35.92

Part Number:8193716

Backorder: No ETA

Screw, Shoulder Obsolete - Not Available

$4.74

Part Number:WP3370389

Discontinued

Wheel

$4.89

Part Number:WP302819

In Stock

$4.89

Screw, 1016 x 1/2

$56.14

Part Number:00688372

In Stock

Note: This screw is sold individually.

$56.14

Plate, Latch

$54.83

Part Number:WP3378149

Backorder: No ETA

Screw

$32.07

Part Number:WP3374720

Backorder: No ETA

Gasket

$71.35

Part Number:WPW10509257

Backorder: No ETA

Note: It provides a waterproof seal between the tub and the door.

Grate

$29.05

Part Number:WP3369322

Backorder: No ETA

Pan

$104.19

Part Number:5303016973

Backorder: No ETA

Deflector

$33.09

Part Number:WP8528862

Backorder: No ETA

Note: This part is located in the lower front corners of the dishwasher tub. They keep the water away from the corners of the appliance and therefore eliminating the rush of water behind the door.

Touch-Up Paint - Black

$8.44

Part Number:72032

In Stock

$8.44

Heater

$60.25

Part Number:WPW10082894

In Stock

$60.25

Touch-up Paint - Almond

$8.68

Part Number:WP72107

In Stock

$8.68

Washer, Rubber

$7.76

Part Number:WP717273

In Stock, 3 available

Note: Sold individually. Used with the heating element.

$7.76

Paint, Touch-Up (1/2 Oz.) (White)

$8.44

Part Number:72017

In Stock, 4 available

$8.44

NUT-TERMNL

$8.60

Part Number:WPW10477552

Backorder: No ETA

Note: This nut screws onto the end terminals of the heating element. They are sold individually.

Paint, Bulk (1 Qt.) Black Obsolete - Not Available

$85.93

Part Number:786032

Discontinued

VALVE-INLT

$61.56

Part Number:W10844024

Backorder: No ETA

Note: This water inlet valve should be located behind the lower kick plate panel in either the right or left corner. The attaching solenoids on the valve open and close according to the desired amount of water needed.

Almond Obsolete - Not Available

$116.68

Part Number:978883

Discontinued

Screw

$7.76

Part Number:WP489069

In Stock, 2 available

Note: Sold individually. The size of this screw is 1/4" hex head and 10-12 x 1/2".

$7.76

Side Panel Kit Obsolete - Not Available

$96.91

Part Number:4317925

Discontinued

SHIELD

$21.32

Part Number:WP3379326

Backorder: No ETA

Tine Tip Repair Kit

$23.66

Part Number:676458

Backorder: No ETA

Clamp

$7.76

Part Number:WP596669

In Stock, 7 available

$7.76

Miscellaneous Parts Bag Obsolete - Not Available

$15.88

Part Number:WP3369816

Discontinued

Screw

$12.96

Part Number:WP489128

In Stock

$12.96

Vinyl Touchup

$36.96

Part Number:WP676453

In Stock

$36.96

RELAY-STARTING

$59.01

Part Number:W10102260

Backorder: No ETA

Door Spring Kit Obsolete - Not Available

$16.48

Part Number:4318050

Discontinued

Screw, 8 X 1/2 Hilo Blunt Point

$5.86

Part Number:WP304231

In Stock

$5.86

Vinyl Touchup

$26.86

Part Number:W10840471

In Stock

$26.86

Fuse, Thermal

$36.22

Part Number:WP3368928

Backorder: No ETA

Note: This part is used as a safety device to protect the dishwasher circuit from overload. If the temperature gets to high it will shut off the electrical current to the heating unit in the appliance.